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Full Name: Chase Thomas

Birthday: June 10, 1989

Hometown: Marietta, Georgia

High School: Walton High School

Major: Communications

Year: Redshirt Senior

This 6'3" OLB made a name for himself during his time with the Stanford Cardinal. Thomas redshirted back in 2008 to get in better shape and played his fifth year with the Cardinal football team in 2012.

Thomas drew much attention during his impressive 2010 campaign. He was an honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection. The following season, he led the Pac-12 in tackles for loss and earned Sporting News All-America honors.

In 2012 Thomas put together another impressive season as team captain. He anchored the Cardinal defense and earned All-Pac-12 first team honors.

Thomas is not the fastest, strongest or most athletic player, but he shows his worth on the gridiron by getting into the backfield and making plays. His high football IQ makes up for what he lacks in speed and strength.

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Thomas plays fast and hard while maintaining his high football IQ.

Thomas is a "[v]ersatile edge defender who finds the ball regularly and has made plays at linebacker or defensive end," per NFL.com. Thomas may not have tremendous strength or speed, but he makes up for it with his hustle and determination.

Before the combine, he was considered by many to be a first-round pick, according to Boston.com. He mainly plays as a 3-4 linebacker but is productive no matter where he plays.